23 Oct

Wound Care Shoes On Display at Diabetes Professional Care Expo

Wound Care Shoes On Display at Diabetes Professional Care Expo Wound Care Shoes On Display at Diabetes Professional Care Expo Wound Care Shoes On Display at Diabetes Professional Care Expo
 
Bringing together healthcare professionals from various vocations, Diabetes Professional Care is the UK's leading event for those involved in the prevention, treatment and management of diabetes and its related conditions. With major sponsors such as AstraZeneca, Dexcom, and GlucoRx, the team had the opportunity to network with industry giants to share specialist knowledge and potentially improve patient care pathways.

Ulcers on the feet can occur when cuts and abrasions are left untreated, often because of limited sensation in the feet caused by diabetic symptoms. The NHS defines a diabetic foot ulcer as 'an open wound or sore on the skin that's slow to heal and is common in people with diabetic polyneuropathy.' Designed to accommodate sometimes large bandages or wound dressings; the Streifeneder therapeutic shoe range, supplied by Steeper, also protects injured feet from dirt, splashing water and the cold. All Streifeneder therapeutic shoes offer a variety of features and benefits that help improve healing, reduce infection and aid patient recovery.
 

Long-term Surgical Wound Care Shoes

The Neptun style is a lightweight option ideal for long-term use. The wide-opening design helps to accommodate large-volume dressings and bandages whilst encompassing the entire foot and ankle area with a softly padded socket. The antibacterial lining features an antibacterial agent based on an ammonium-silane compound for hygienic use and it is easily machine washable.

Partial Foot Decompression Wound Care Shoes

Styles such as the Merkur A feature a rigid, slightly ascending outsole towards the front (negative heel) to benefit the healing process of wounds in the forefoot area. This style also has the same antibacterial properties and wide opening design as others in the range whilst also featuring a peg insole for customisable selective pressure relief. 
 


Forefoot Relief Wound Care Shoes

The Merkur style features a forward rising and shortened outsole (negative heel) to benefit the healing process of wounds in the forefoot area. The open construction of the shoe can be enclosed with a separate forefoot protection cap and the anti-slip spots ensure users feel safe and secure in their footwear when walking on slippery surfaces. 
 


Heel Relief Wound Care Shoes

With a padded midfoot roll and a shortened sole construction towards the heel area, the Mars shoe benefits the healing process of wounds in the heel area. Along with antibacterial lining and an optional forefoot protection cap, the removable padded insole prevents pressure peaks in the forefoot area. 



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